In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, Claudio Klaus speaks with Ana Paula dos Santos, a lawyer licensed in Brazil and New York. She is a JSD candidate and a fellow in Advanced Economic Studies, and she works with the California Victims of Crime Resource Center on projects related to cybersecurity and privacy education.

This conversation looks at how different legal systems understand privacy, how technology shapes these debates, and what lawyers around the world should know about the fast changing field of data protection.

Topics covered
• How cultural and social values shape privacy laws
• Key differences between the United States, European Union, and Brazil
• Cross border data flows, data localization, and global trade
• How to stay current with new regulations and new technology
• Pathways for international lawyers who want to build a career in privacy
• The role of academic research in privacy and data governance
• AI risks, transparency concerns, and emerging oversight tools

You will also hear about the skills, certifications, and learning habits that help lawyers work in privacy and technology law today.

This episode is helpful for students, international lawyers, privacy professionals, and anyone interested in data protection, AI policy, or the future of digital rights.

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